Microcinema International to release Turnbull documentary on August 28

"Beyond Time: William Turnbull" highlights the life and career of the British artist who was one of Modernism's pioneers.
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Friday, July 13, 2012 - 12:53pm

Microcinema International announced that they will release "Beyond Time: William Turnbull" on DVD August 28. "Beyond Time," narrated by Jude Law, is the documentary journey into the life and work of the artist William Turnbull widely recognized as one of the pioneers of modernism in Britain. "Beyond Time" chronicles Turnbull’s intimate involvement in the critical developments of modern art and explores his experiences in Paris, London and New York where he befriended and worked alongside artists like Alberto Giacometti, Richard Hamilton, Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman.

"Turnbull is the greatest unsung hero of the British sculptural scene." The Independent

"The remarkable thing about Bill is the way he has stayed true to his values over a 60-year period." Tate director Nick Serota

"That the documentary was co-created by Turnbull's son . . . is its unexpected strength." The Daily Telegraph

DVD extras include:

  • Paris Post War
  • Turnbull & Forbes Film 1950
  • Bill & Eduardo Paolozzi
  • The Independent Group
  • The Clement Greenberg incident
  • Tate 1973
  • The Serpentine Gallery 1995
  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park 2005
  • Tate Britain 2006
  • Waddington Galleries 2010